Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

BID:42637

Info

Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42637
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-4269
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 18 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 18 2011 08:11PM
Credit: Apache
Vulnerable: Oracle Inform Portal 5.0
Oracle Inform Portal 4.6
Oracle Inform Portal 4.5
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.5.3.0
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.5.1.1
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.4.2.0
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.4.1.3
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.3.3.0
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.2.2.0
Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.2.1.6
Not Vulnerable: Apache Software Foundation Derby 10.6.1.0

Discussion

Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

Apache Derby is prone to a security vulnerability due to an insecure-hashing algorithm.

Successful exploits will allows attackers to crack passwords by generating hash collisions.

Versions prior to Apache Derby 10.6.1.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

Apache Derby 'BUILTIN' Authentication Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability

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